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NewsMillen exits Canon for ProAV
Canon Professional Imaging broadcast segment manager Nick Millen is to join broadcast equipment reseller ProAV.
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NewsThe most-read facilities stories of 2016
News of Framestore’s return to the world of TV VFX and the closure of Fountain Studios were among the most popular articles.
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NewsThe most-read technology stories of 2016
Updates about the roll-out of UHD services, trials and delivery specs dominated our list of most-read stories.
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NewsThe most-read technology features of 2016
From cyber security for broadcasters to behind-the-scenes insight into the year’s largest sporting events and biggest budget productions, these were our five most-read technology features.
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NewsFountain Studios kit up for sale
The contents of Fountain Studios, including cameras, sound desks and dressing room furniture will be sold at auction early next year.
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NewsAvid users to vote on company strategy
Users of Avid editing and workflow systems are to be given the chance to directly influence how the company provides its technology, products and services in the future.
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NewsNMR-led ReCap consortium wins €1m EU funding
London-based systems integrator NMR is leading a consortium of European developers that has been awarded €1m (£840,000) of EU funding to build and commercialise content recognition software.
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NewsTMD adapts Mediaflex to work with Quantum storage
TMD has adapted its Mediaflex-UMS media service applications so that they work with Quantum’s Xcellis workflow storage, to allow for content archiving.
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NewsCamera Corps splashes out £2m on raft of specialist kit
Vitec Group-owned Camera Corps has revealed that it will have spent more than £2m on new kit by the end of the year.
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NewsDPP to create spec for IP-based contribution
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) is to put together a UK-only specification for live IP-based contribution as part of its roadmap for 2017.
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NewsDiscovery moves channel playout to Amazon cloud
Discovery Communications is moving the playout of its linear channels and its core master control functions to Amazon Web Services’ public cloud.
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NewsHeadset firms form virtual reality alliance
Google, Facebook, HTC Vive, Samsung, Sony and Acer Starbreeze have formed the Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA).
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NewsSky adds two Baselight grading suites
Sky has installed two Baselight grading systems at the company’s headquarters in Osterley.
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NewsIABM endorses VSF for industry collaboration
The Video Services Forum (VSF) has been accredited by the IABM’s (International Association of Broadcast and Media) Industry Collaborative Groups Endorsement Program.
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NewsDuffy exits Sony to launch tech consultancy
Sony’s head of IT and workflow solutions Niall Duffy is leaving in order to set up a specialist media consultancy.
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NewsThe X Factor prepares Acton move
A production space in Acton, west London has emerged as the future home of The X Factor, following the closure of Fountain Studios in February.
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NewsFoundry CTO: VR needs a killer app to succeed
The chief technology officer of software firm The Foundry has stressed the need for compelling content if virtual reality is to succeed.
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NewsAims appoints Warman and Barella to board
Members of the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (Aims) have elected Scott Barella and Andy Warman to the organisation’s board of directors.
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NewsAvid promotes sales chief to president in bid for growth
Avid has promoted chief sales and marketing officer Jeff Rosica to the role of president.
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NewsForbidden raises capital through share placing
Forbidden Technologies has raised £3m through a share placing, with the money earmarked to boost sales and increase product development.